RCMP investigating Stony Mountain stabbing that put two inmates in hospital

Two inmates at Stony Mountain Institution were taken to hospital after a June 11 stabbing, Manitoba RCMP said.

The incident took place that afternoon, just before 1 p.m., when officers were told that a group of inmates entered another inmate’s cell, and a fight took place.

A 42-year-old was stabbed, police said, and taken to hospital in stable condition, but with serious injuries.

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A second inmate, 25, was also hurt in the fight and taken to hospital with minor injuries.

The investigation continues.

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